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Set to make it's triumphant return, the revived Midwest celebration of extreme music and culture in the Milwaukee Metal Festival has unveiled yet another wave of artists confirmed for their 2025 edition. 

Previously confirmed for MMF, the 2025 installment was anchored by an appearance from Down as well as The Dillinger Escape Plan performing Calculating Infinity in full, as well as sets from Fugitive, Destruction, 3 Inches of Blood and even a set from Australian hardcore powerhouse Speed. 

Then, Milwaukee Metal Fest even more heavyweights including the mighty Black Label Society headed by the incomparable Zakk Wylde. Prog pillar Devin Townsend also confirmed along with Enslaved, Suicide Silence and Chicago murder metal OGs, Macabre. 

For the latest unveiling, Milwaukee Metal Fest has enlisted some serious firepower with Gwar, Arch Enemy, Oppressor, Wormrot, Between The Buried And Me, Sacred Reich, Necrot and Texas frigid death prospects Frozen Soul all punching their ticket to the dance. 

Festival organizer and Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta previously shared his enthusiasm with how MMF 2025 is shaping up. "From Down to Black Label Society to Devin Townsend & Enslaved we have something for everyone and bands who have not been to Milwaukee in ages! This is the perfect fest to welcome them back to the area and will be our biggest year yet!"

A current list of artists confirmed thus far can be found below and organized according to their performance day. Milwaukee Metal Fest is set for The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16th-18th. The fest pre-party kicks off the weekend on May 15th. More bands are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are available - HERE